Author: Gerald Ng
Gerald Ng
Gerald Ng is a previous editor for Medical Channel Asia. Writing has always been his first love and he has more than a decade of journalism experience after falling in love with reading the newspapers daily growing up in Singapore. His works and interviews have appeared in various media publications including Yahoo!, Straits Times and Channel NewsAsia.
Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, Mr. Heng Swee Keat, inaugurated the centre today, marking a key development in the country’s healthcare capabilities. The NUH DMOC@Biopolis operates under a public-private partnership model, integrating substantial clinical expertise from NUH with Mirxes’ advanced diagnostic technologies.
An RSAF F-16 fighter jet crashed at Tengah Air Base in Singapore on May 8 after encountering issues during take-off. The pilot ejected safely but was hospitalised for observation due to potential injuries. Despite having no major injuries, this incident highlights the significant health risks associated with pilot ejection, particularly spinal injuries. Details of the RSAF Incident The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) confirmed that the pilot ejected from the aircraft after encountering “an issue” during take-off. Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen assured the public that the pilot was conscious and ambulant but would remain in hospital for precautionary observation. He…
Recent breakthroughs in enzymatic research have propelled the quest for universal donor blood significantly forward. Scientists from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and Lund University in Sweden have made pivotal advancements in reducing the risks of adverse reactions during blood transfusions, potentially transforming global blood supply systems.
Galderma, a global dermatology company, has received filing acceptances for its breakthrough treatment nemolizumab. The drug is designed to treat prurigo nodularis and moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adolescents and adults. It received regulatory nods from authorities in Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom via the Access Consortium framework.
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AstraZeneca has announced the global discontinuation of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, marking a significant turn in the pandemic’s vaccination strategy.
The cosmetic consequences of using the diabetes medication Ozempic for off-label weight loss are becoming increasingly visible. Dubbed “Ozempic face,” this phenomenon describes the rapid ageing and sagging of facial skin seen in some users.
In an era where women are living longer than ever, a significant gap in our understanding of reproductive health persists. The NUS Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity & Equality (ACRLE) at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is pioneering research into one of the earliest ageing organs in women: the ovaries. Since its inception in 2021, ACRLE has been at the forefront of investigating how to delay ovarian ageing, which could have profound implications for women’s health worldwide.
However, the highlight of the night was Embiid’s revelation that he has been battling Bell’s palsy, a medical condition causing facial muscle weakness.
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